Arizona Primaries Set Stage for November General Election Contests

Why it matters locally: The results of these primary elections directly determine the candidates Arizona voters will choose from in November for key state and federal offices, shaping the future political landscape of the state.

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Primary elections in Arizona have established the candidates who will compete in the fall general election. Voters made selections for both a congressional race and the gubernatorial contest. Democrats in Arizona chose their nominee to contest a congressional seat currently held by Republicans. This decision sets up a challenge for control of the specific House district. Republicans in the state selected their candidate to run against the incumbent Democratic governor. This outcome establishes the Republican challenger for the state's top executive office.